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11Feb/16

Spread of Zika prompts blood center travel restrictions – Dayton Daily News


Dayton Daily News

Spread of Zika prompts blood center travel restrictions
Dayton Daily News
Although unrelated to the virus, Lipton said blood donations are down at the centers. She said the center typically collects about 300 units a day, but is averaging 230. She blamed the drop on the inclement weather and the onset of the cold season. “If

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11Feb/16

‘1 in 2 Million Indians Find a Genetically-matched Donor’ – The New Indian Express


The New Indian Express

‘1 in 2 Million Indians Find a Genetically-matched Donor
The New Indian Express
Blood stem cells transplant will not only benefit patients with blood cancers which cannot be treated by chemotherapy, but it will also help to cure other blood related diseases. “Over 10,000 children are born with thalassemia every year in India, who

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10Feb/16

Coal money takes the long road to Alabama Senate race – Center for Responsive Politics


Center for Responsive Politics

Coal money takes the long road to Alabama Senate race
Center for Responsive Politics
Created by a lawyer in California who specializes in “campaign finance, gift and lobby disclosure compliance,” New Generation PAC existed just long enough to accept the contribution from Murray Energy, as well as several smaller donations, and pass the

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10Feb/16

From storms and scandals, from clashes to campaigns, Chris Christie’s highs and lows – NorthJersey.com


NorthJersey.com

From storms and scandals, from clashes to campaigns, Chris Christie’s highs and lows
NorthJersey.com
Governor Christie’s big plans and brash put-downs were a viral sensation on YouTube and television, quickly turning him into a political celebrity. But now his presidential campaign is in trouble after the New Hampshire primary and he plans a return to

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10Feb/16

An Inside Look At How Skelos Trial Exposed Slimy Side Of NY Politics – Long Island Press


Long Island Press

An Inside Look At How Skelos Trial Exposed Slimy Side Of NY Politics
Long Island Press
the state’s biggest political campaign donor, which lobbied Skelos on key real estate legislation during the celebratory meeting—if the company could direct title insurance work to the senator’s 33-year-old son, Adam, a witness later recalled. “I felt

09Feb/16

In child’s death, questions of a stem cell transplant law – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

In child’s death, questions of a stem cell transplant law
The Indian Express
There may be unrelated matches too, which is where a stem cell donor registry comes in. In case no donor is available, there is the option of cord blood transplant, where stem cells from the umbilical cord may be used. In case of a relative, a

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